Hey guys.

The Mrs. and I have been test driving a lot of vehicles and have narrowed down a few choices. The Mazda 5 being a front runner...except it does not come with traction or stability control. I find this to be odd as Mazda is labeling this as the family hauler. Canadian winters make these options attractive.

We are on the verge of making a purchase...but we may hold off if new information becomes available. So my question is does anyone know what the 2010 model year will bring? The 2010 Mazda 3 came out early and now has traction and stability control. Will the Mazda 5 follow suit? I also heard the bigger 2.5 engine may be an option. (drive)

Thanks!

 

its a pitty in Canada coz here in UK, my 2009 mazda5 got the traction control and dynamic stability control already.....

we never know maybe they will add it to the new model when it comes.

 

Do we know anything about the 2010 model yet? has anything been released? I am curious to see what the details will be.

(BTW I find it funny, that the ad above the quick reply as I write this is for a Pontiac Vibe - A brand that will soon no longer exist - not to mention the fact that the ad is on a Mazda website - too funny)

 

Few details found about Mazda5.
Well for me to, the stability control is a major point for my next Mazda. It is inconceivable in 2010 they didn't put that; I think it is and will be a very rare new car to don't have that yet!!
Mazda5 Likely Sporting Few Changes for 2010

I hope they are intelligent enough to correct that "problem".
The closest competitor for Mazda5 is Kia Rondo.
They have that security system, but in America (Canada & US) it is only with Automatic transmission!!

Well, my decision is: I will wait for more details.

A latest find I made NO STABILITY CONTROL IN MAZDA 2010.

Look here: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...mazda-5-12.htm

 

Sad!

Mazda5 2010 No Traction Control
No Antiskid System

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...mazda-5-12.htm

Kia Rondo 2010 Traction Control: YES
Antiskid System: YES



Traction Control Explained
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/28000-...-explained.htm

Stability Control

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/28001-...ty-control.htm

 

That's strange. In Norway traction control and dynamic stability control has always been available on Mazda 5 (I've got a 2006 Mazda 5 with both).

But then again, I think all new cars in Norway have such equipment now. No one wants to buy a car without it.